Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Oct 30, 2019

Ruth S. Lee, 97, died peacefully surrounded by her family Oct. 30, 2019.

Born in Akron, she was a graduate of The Ohio State University and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.

She is survived by son, Doon (Patricia) Lee; niece and nephews, Cecile, John, Mark and Richard Schoonover; many great nieces and nephews;...

Oct 25, 2019

Bonita “Bonnie” Ann Lindas, 77, entered into eternal glory in the comfort of her home with her beloved husband of ’56 years on October 25, 2019.

Born December 5, 1941 in Hanover, IL to Gerald and Elynor “Elymie” Lombard O’Brien, she had been a bookkeeper/accountant for Sterling, Ball Jewelers and Gold Circle. She was a daring adventuress...

Oct 25, 2019

Charles W. (Bill) McWilliams, 91, surrounded by his family, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 25, 2019 after a brief illness.

Bill was born July 24, 1928 in Ashtabula, OH to parents Anna and John A. McWilliams and raised in Masontown, PA. After graduating from Waynesburg College, he served in the...

Oct 21, 2019

Audrey Ludwick (nee Corris)

Audrey Ludwick (nee Corris) 94, passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2019.

She was born October 11, 1925 in Akron, Ohio.  She married William Ludwick in 1947, enjoying many years together until his passing in 2002. Audrey briefly worked as a model, then as a secretary...

Oct 21, 2019

Marie Ellen Goldsmith Grafton (nee Carpenter) passed away October 21, 2019. She was born February 10, 1924 and grew up in Akron with her family and lifelong friends. She raised her children in Stow and retired from Stow Public Library. Marie was the most generous, supportive, funny, daughter, sister, cousin, Mom, Aunt, Grandma, Great Grandma, friend and neighbor. She...

Oct 20, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Cooley died in his home at the age of 65 on October 20, 2019 in Akron.

Chuck was born on October 23, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, Leslie Allan and Vivian (Krill) Cooley. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Industrial Engineering in 1975 and received an MBA from the University...

Oct 20, 2019

Charles Doyle Parke, 88, passed away Oct. 20, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Akron on April 1, 1931 to the late Dr. G. Kenneth and Harriet Parke.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 45 years, Ilene; sister, Cecily Parke Sesler; nephews, Gregory (Beth) and Douglas (Ginna) Sesler; niece, Elizabeth...

Oct 16, 2019

William Charles Helmling, Sr., 81, died Oct. 16, 2019.

Born June 28, 1938 in Ravenna, OH, Bill was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1957.  After high school, Bill served in the Navy as a medical corpsman.  Post service, Bill attended the College of Wooster, Kent State University (B.S.) and...

Oct 16, 2019

Olga Yogmour, 83, passed away on October 16, 2019.  She was born to the late Gus and Julia Yogmour and lived her entire life in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. She was a devout Orthodox Christian and the Church was her life.  She loved to cook and bake, sharing food and many of her recipes. She cherished her family.

Oct 15, 2019

Margaret A. “Peg” Wilson passed from this life Oct. 15, 2019.

A life resident of Akron, she attended Akron Public Schools, DePauw University and Ohio Wesleyan University and was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority. Peg was married to Robert B. (Bob) Wilson for 65 years before his passing.

As a child, she enjoyed...

Oct 15, 2019

Dean E. Smith, 86, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 15th.

He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Leland and Madeline Smith; brother, Douglas W. Smith; and first wife, Shirley, the mother of his four sons.

Dean is survived by his wife, Norma; sons, Scott (Debra), David (Deborah), Larry (Laura), Eric...

Oct 13, 2019

Dorothy Bircher (Skala)

Dorothy Ann Bircher, 96, died on Sunday, October 13, at home where she lived with her daughter. Through Mary Jane’s excellent care, we had Mom on Earth for many extra years!

Dorothy was born March 29, 1923, in Middlebranch, Ohio to the late Fred and Caroline Bircher. After graduating from St. John's...

Oct 12, 2019

Thomas D. Wright, 84, passed away October 12, 2019, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Tom was born in Kirkconnel, Scotland on July 2, 1935. In 1947, after overcoming the difficulties of living in Scotland during WWII, his family immigrated to the United States, moving to Akron.  Tom attended Clinton High School, and graduated from East High School...

Oct 12, 2019

Michael A. Manos, 83, of Akron passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2019.

He worked for Alside in maintenance for over 15 years and later retired from Klaben Ford. He was a U.S. Army veteran, an avid hunter and a proud member of the NRA. He also loved his McDonalds coffee and tinkering with...

Oct 12, 2019

Charles William Goodlet, 97, went to be with the Lord October 12, 2019.

Born in Akron, Charles (Chuck) was a lifetime area resident. Chuck was a World War II Veteran and served in the U.S. Third Army under General George Patton. He landed in Normandy on Utah Beach in 1944. After returning from the war, he was...

Oct 6, 2019

Elizabeth King Brain Godard, 95, passed away October 6, 2019.

Elizabeth was born on August 4, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Devin and Charles K. Brain. Known by family and friends as Liz, she grew up in Springfield, Ohio. She attended Wittenberg University, graduating from National College of Education in Evanston,...

Oct 6, 2019

Raymond G. Oviatt, Sr.

“Together Again”

Raymond G. Oviatt, Sr., 90, was born November 28, 1928 and died October 6, 2019.

Preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Joanne; son, Gregory; and daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Nick Walter.

He is survived by children, Raymond, Jr. (Gail), Steve (Cathy),...

Oct 4, 2019

Nancy Tunnell Parker, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 4, 2019.

An Akron native, she attended Buchtel High School and the University of Akron, obtaining her degree in education. She was a teacher in the Akron Public Schools prior to having children. Nancy was an active member with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, namely the Altar Guild...

Oct 3, 2019

Arthur “Art” Seddon Linzell, 96, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at The Inn at Apple Ridge in Richfield, Ohio.

Art was a beloved father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather and a longtime resident of Grosse Pointe Woods. Art’s warm spirit, bright smile and bellowing laugh could light up any room. He had a wonderful sense of humor...

Oct 3, 2019

Patricia Joanna Helbig

After a long battle with cancer, Patricia Joanna Helbig died peacefully on October 3, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born September 14, 1945 in Tillamook, Oregon to parents Joseph Stephen Amrein and Helen Ruth Amrein (nee Weimer). A graduate of the University of Akron, she worked as a...